OWENSBORO, Ky. — James Wilson, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1939, in Hartford, Kentucky, to the late Guy and Lourine Goodman Wilson.
James worked for Boarman Farms and is a Navy veteran.
He will be remembered as a loving father to his children and grandfather to his grandchildren. Some things that James enjoyed the most were family get-togethers, fishing, watching race cars, boxing, making car deals, and his favorite snacks.
Along with his parents, James will be reunited with his wife, Lois Wilson, who passed away in 2016. Also preceding in death are his children, Dennie Wilson and Diana Troutman; sisters, Juanita Moseley and Peggy Miles; and brother, Paul Wayne Dabney.
James is survived by his children, Tina (Rick) Fulkerson and Vickie Quinn; grandchildren, Martin (Lisa) Cook, Shonda, Sylina, Kayla, Felicia, Dylan, and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Coleman, Bentley, Pierson, Bryleigh, Kaleigha, Justin, Jayden, and Jaley; and brother, Eddie Wilson.
Services will be at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 12 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Haley McGinnis. Burial to follow the service at Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wilson.
Leave your messages of condolence for the family of James Wilson and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.
